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People have shown 'utter contempt' at those involved on social media.
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Emotional judge fights back tears as jury finds man guilty of sexually abusing girls
The man claimed his relationship with the 12-year-old was consensual and like a marriage.
Murder trial witness says glasses were too foggy to ID shooter
Mongrel Mob member Clifford Umuhuri died on the side of the road near Auckland Hospital.
Boy racer legislation used to charge anti-social road user
A driver caught in a police sting has been charged under boy racer legislation.
Focus: Kelvin Davis on Hawke's Bay prison protest
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Ram raiders hit Parnell liquor store
Liquorland Parnell store manager John Trail couldn't help but laugh at the thieves stealing a box of Peanut Slabs and then leaving bottles strewn across the footpath. Video / Hayden Woodward / Supplied
Woman has charge upgraded to murder after alleged hit and run
Zhane Faiers now faces a charge of murder over the May incident.
'Warts and all' cultural report outlines woman's violent and abusive upbringing
A woman who stabbed her mother's boyfriend has been jailed for two years and nine months.
'Brutal, callous': Elizabeth Zhong's murderer jailed for more than 18 years
Fang Sun stabbed Elizabeth Zhong over 20 times after breaking into her home.
Caught on camera: Ram raiders run amok in Parnell liquor store
One vehicle later found by police with some of the stolen booze.
Watch: Moment thieves target Auckland liquor store
Liquorland Parnell is the latest retailer to be targeted by thieves. Video / Supplied
Liquorland Parnell targeted in overnight burglary
Liquorland in Parnell was burgled shortly before 4 am. Video / Hayden Woodward
Prolific burglar's early release from prison
Man broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.
Would-be robbers forced to flee as store workers fight back with hockey stick
Staff armed themselves and attacked back while a regular held down an alleged offender.
Big Read: Millionaire Mark Lyon's life of addiction and deviancy - and his death
Father of violated girl on Mark Lyon's death: 'You've put a smile on my face.'
Dog theft likely 'easy money for heartless thieves' says owner
Woman said police needed photo evidence to approach a house where her stolen dog was seen.
Businessman accused of stealing $1.3m from Auckland rest home
The money allegedly went on the couple's lifestyle and newly built home.
'Not getting the message': Repeat drink-driver on highway to jail
Man with eight drink driving convictions warned he is 'one step away from going to jail'.
Scam text messages referring to cost of living payment reported to Cert NZ
Cert NZ says scammers often use current events to try to deceive people.
Hamilton Vape2go ram raided
Hamilton Vape2go ram raided and the owner lost around 20k worth of product. Video / Supplied
Man killed in lockdown meth deal was high-ranking Mongrel Mob member, jurors told
At one point, Beatrice Gage yelled, 'F*** you,' each time the prosecutor asked a question.
Addict, millionaire Mark Lyon dies while serving 15-year prison term
Mark Lyon was serving a 15-year sentence at the time he died.
Kiwi US porn empire boss admits sex trafficking conspiracy
A Christchurch schoolboy turned porn producer, Matthew Wolfe now sits in a prison cell.
Watch: Thieves smash their way into Hamilton vape shop and steal thousands worth of stock
Three thieves smashed their way into Vape2Go on Hamilton City's main street.
Police find tomahawk, drugs, gang patches in car
A person is due to appear in court on charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop.
From the archives: Developer to deviant, the rise and fall of Mark Lyon
From millionaire property developer to the drug-addled owner of a sex dungeon.
Disqualified couple stopped on way to police station found with cannabis and air rifle
Police don't know why the couple decided to drive to the police station.
Two separate fights at Christchurch bars, one person arrested
Police are investigating separate assaults on Hereford St and Oxford Tce.
Third robbery: Penrose dairy looted, owner ready to quit
This time the thieves took off with cigarettes and phones.
Guns, rage and racism: Has NZ become an angry nation?
Headlines have taken a darker turn in recent months.
'Disgusting': Mums appalled as teen murderers seek to dodge life jail terms
Mums of murdered girls slam suggestion of removing life sentence for young killers
Detective's door-knock leads to guilty verdicts in teen rape and kidnap case
'The shotgun barrel was four inches from my head,' a woman victim says.
Wellington man in a critical condition after early morning street fight
Meanwhile, in a Christchurch bar, a man was assaulted and critically injured.
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